Wednesday, May 7, 2025

91-Year-Old Clinton Appointed Judge Indefinitely Blocks Trump From Deporting Gang Members Under Alien Enemies Act

 A federal judge in New York has issued a ruling that prevents the Trump Administration from deporting members of the Tren de Aragua gang using the Alien Enemies Act. The decision emphasizes the due process rights of illegal aliens.

• Judge Alvin Hellerstein granted a preliminary injunction, halting deportations under the Alien Enemies Act in the Southern District of New York.

• He stated that illegal aliens possess the same due process rights as American citizens.

• Hellerstein referenced the principles in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution regarding equality and due process.

• The judge criticized the Department of Justice (DOJ) for its handling of deportation cases, specifically mentioning the unfair treatment of individuals based solely on tattoos.

• Last month, Hellerstein had already blocked the removal of two Tren de Aragua gang members, which led to this broader ruling.

• He has become the second federal judge to stop deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, following concerns about the act's limited due process for detainees.

• Although deportations under this act are blocked, the judge clarified that traditional immigration processes can still proceed.

• Hellerstein noted that individuals facing deportation have not been informed of their alleged crimes or participation in gang activities.

Judge Hellerstein's ruling underscores the importance of due process, ensuring fair treatment for illegal aliens in the United States. This order affects how the Trump Administration can enforce deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, focusing on constitutional rights and procedural fairness.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/05/just-91-year-old-clinton-appointed-judge-indefinitely/

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